Cairngorms NP and Monadhliath
Cairngorms National Park and Monadhliath. Also includes the Ben Alder area hills between Loch Ericht and Loch Laggan.
Today's Forecast
Windy, walking impeded
Blustery conditions enough to give buffeting on higher terrain or affect balance on exposed ridges. 25 to 40mph.
Sunshine and showers
A good amount of dry and bright weather, but scattered bursts of rain, some may be locally heavy.
Chilly
Air temperature near or just above freezing on higher summits. Feeling distinctly chilly on tops when stationary or where exposed to wind. Take appropriate layers.
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Windy, walking impeded
Blustery conditions enough to give buffeting on higher terrain or affect balance on exposed ridges. 25 to 40mph.
Sunshine and showers
A good amount of dry and bright weather, but scattered bursts of rain, some may be locally heavy.
Chilly
Air temperature near or just above freezing on higher summits. Feeling distinctly chilly on tops when stationary or where exposed to wind. Take appropriate layers.
Viewing Forecast For
Cairngorms NP and Monadhliath
Tuesday 22nd October 2024
Last updated
Tue 22nd Oct 24 at
7:57AM
Summary for all mountain areas
Upland wind in the Scottish Highlands but lighter elsewhere. Frequent showers or drizzle in the morning, falling as sleet or hail on the higher Scottish summits. These will tend to ease in the afternoon causing the extensive morning cloud to lift and break a little.
Headline for Cairngorms NP and Monadhliath
Cloud coming and going; a few showers.
How windy? (On the Munros)
West to southwesterly between 30 and 40mph, generally strongest Cairngorm plateau.
Effect of the wind on you?
Widespread buffeting and considerable wind chill on higher areas.
How Wet?
Showers, mainly toward central mountains
Showers mainly west of A9; very few reaching Deeside. Hail and above 1050m wet snow.
Cloud on the hills?
Persistent fog higher summits, morning. Breaking in afternoon.
Cloud base will vary, dropping near precipitation. Typically in the range 750 to 1050m, but may well clear summits near and east of Braemar for periods. Tending to lift and break in the afternoon.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
20% becoming 60%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Glimpses of sun, although the sun 'in and out' eastern areas of Cairngorms NP. Very good or excellent visibility.
How Cold? (at 900m)
3C. Will feel as cold as minus 7C directly in the wind.
Freezing Level
1250m.
Viewing Forecast For
Cairngorms NP and Monadhliath
Wednesday 23rd October 2024
Last updated
Tue 22nd Oct 24 at
7:57AM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Southwest, backing toward southerly, in the range 40 to 55mph, strongest Cairngorm plateau.
Effect of the wind on you?
Significant wind chill and difficult walking conditions where exposed. You could be blown over higher up, most likely Cairngorm plateau and Ben Alder.
How Wet?
Risk pockets of drizzle
Extensively dry particularly northern Monadhliath to near Cairngorms ski-centre and Deeside. Elsewhere, pockets of drizzle now and again.
Cloud on the hills?
Extensively shrouding higher areas; lowest cloud base toward the south
Cloud base typically 500 to 800m, but a little higher, 800 to 1050m northern Monadhliath to near Cairngorms ski-centre and Deeside.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
10%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Occasional sunshine coming through mainly valleys Deeside and near A9. Persistently hazy.
How Cold? (at 900m)
6C. Will feel as cold as minus 8C directly in the wind.
Freezing Level
Above the summits
Viewing Forecast For
Cairngorms NP and Monadhliath
Thursday 24th October 2024
Last updated
Tue 22nd Oct 24 at
7:57AM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Southerly 40 to 60mph with very powerful down-slope gusts, particularly in the northern Cairngorms.
Effect of the wind on you?
Very challenging walking conditions. Gusts will affect your balance and may blow you over. Severe wind chill.
How Wet?
Little or no rain
Chance of pockets of drizzle in the Monadhliath, particularly on upslopes.
Cloud on the hills?
Blanket of cloud
Cloud will blanket the hills from 500m or so up for much of the day, with the cloud base highest towards the north.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
20%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Little sunshine and some haze.
How Cold? (at 900m)
3C. Feeling between -10 and -15C in the wind.
Freezing Level
Above the summits.
Planning Outlook
Generally humid and windy conditions over the next few days bringing lots of low cloud and some drizzle on western coasts. More organised rain at times from Friday and into the weekend but the potential development of a low pressure near Ireland is giving some uncertainty. Temperatures likely fluctuating over the weekend with higher summits below freezing at times.